Asparagus Quiche

Ingredients:

  • 1 lbs fresh asparagus, trimmed
  • 1 9-inch unbaked pastry shell
  • 3 Tbsp butter
  • 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 4 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
  • 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs

Preparation:

Cut eight asparagus spears into 4-inch pieces; cut remaining spears into 1/2-inch pieces. Cook all of the asparagus in a small amount of water until tender; drain and set aside.

Line the unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° F for 5 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Set aside.

In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter; stir in flour and salt. Gradually add milk; cook and stir until thickened. Stir a small amount into beaten eggs; return all to pan. Stir in cheese and 1/2-inch asparagus pieces. Pour into crust. Sprinkle with bread crumbs.

Bake at 400° F for 35 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Arrange the 4-inch asparagus pieces in a spoke pattern on top.

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